Giving birth in the summer: what are more pros or cons?

If you are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant, it is worth learning about the pros and cons of giving birth in the warm season.

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You are expected to give birth in the summer if the baby was conceived in the fall, which is a great time for vitamin diversity.

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PROS OF SUMMER CHILDHOOD

1. The first trimester of pregnancy takes place in the fall, when the body of the expectant mother is full of strength and saturated with all possible vitamins, including vitamin D, which is necessary for the absorption of calcium. This is very important, since all these substances will be needed for the formation of the main organs of the embryo, and there will be no particular need to take additional synthetic vitamins. With the exception, perhaps, of folic acid.
2. If the birth is planned for early summer, the third trimester of pregnancy is easier - there is no heat yet, it is warm outside, there is no need to wear a lot of heavy and uncomfortable clothing, and there is less risk of catching a cold or catching a virus.
3. Giving birth in the summer heat scares expectant mothers, but obstetricians and experienced mothers reassure them - modern maternity hospitals have an air conditioning and air purification system, so the temperature in the ward and delivery room will not complicate the process of natural childbirth.
4. A newborn won't need a lot of clothes, which is a big plus — winter gear is quite expensive, and the baby grows out of it in one season. The process of getting dressed for a walk is not complicated and quick for both mom and baby.
5. It is easier for a mother to regulate her diet, because summer and autumn are the time of seasonal fruits and vegetables. However, in the first days after childbirth, it is worth monitoring the baby's condition while breastfeeding, so as not to provoke bloating or an allergic reaction.
6. A few months after birth, under the influence of sunlight, the baby will begin to produce its own vitamin D, which is a big plus.
7. It is believed that babies born in the summer gain weight better and grow faster than babies born in the winter. But this is just an assumption, there is no scientific confirmation of this fact, and many factors affect the development of a baby.

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DISADVANTAGES OF CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER PERIOD

1. If conception occurred in late fall, the risk of catching a cold or the flu in the winter, which falls during the first trimester, increases. Therefore, it is worth being more careful.
2. If the third trimester of pregnancy falls during the summer months, the hot weather will make walking difficult, but you can always hide in an air-conditioned room.
3. As a rule, maternity hospitals close for scheduled cleaning in the summer, and the exact dates are not always known in advance. Therefore, when choosing where to give birth, it is worth considering a backup option.
4. In the postpartum period, which falls on hot days, healing is worse, the risk of infection increases. Since bacteria multiply more actively. The mother will have to be especially careful about personal hygiene.
5. When it's time for the first feeding, winter will be here. Which means there won't be any fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, and you'll need to introduce canned food or previously frozen fruit into your diet.